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Visiting Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California84

Visiting Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California

In 1865 self made millionaire George Hearst bought ranch land that included Piedras Blancas an old Mexican Rancho in San Simeon, California. San Simeon became a place for the wealthy Hearst family to camp out. The wilderness was beautiful but...

6 comments    hearst hearst castle davies
Why is 'Citizen Kane' #1 on AFI's 100 Years…100 Movies?59

Why is 'Citizen Kane' #1 on AFI's 100 Years…100 Movies?

As a media student myself , i have come across this question many times in books and during lectures. There are simply 3 reasons the film, which was considered as the "Mona Lisa of all films" , created such a legendary appeal upon release in 1941:

1 comment    reviews film kane
Robert "Bob" Board Historian-Marion Davies80

Robert "Bob" Board Historian-Marion Davies

Take a trip through Hollywood to Robert Board's Marion Davies Museum nestled in the hills of Hollywood

2 comments    hollywood nostalgia robert board
William Randolph Hearst Essay73

William Randolph Hearst Essay

William Randolph Hearst, (April 29, 1863-August 14, 1951) was a well known newspaper magnate and part time politician. He was born to George Hearst, a wealthy miner, rancher and U.S. Senator, and Phoebe Apperson who was a school teacher. Hearst...

3 comments    politics literature newspapers
William Randolph Hearst and His Accomplishments76

William Randolph Hearst and His Accomplishments

If you never heard or visited Hearst Castle, don't miss your chance to take a trip with me. I have included fantastic photos and a very informative hub.

25 comments    arts california wealth
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